Lakewood driveways must be paved (concrete or asphalt) per Zoning 1123.06. Front-yard parking on grass or gravel is prohibited, and driveway width is capped at 10 feet for single-family homes.
Because Lakewood lots are narrow (many under 40 feet wide) the zoning code strictly limits driveway width to protect tree lawns and on-street parking supply. Curb cuts require an Engineering Department permit (250 dollar fee). Shared driveways between twin singles are common and governed by recorded easement agreements. Parking is only permitted on a hard surface driveway; parking on the tree lawn or front yard grass is a civil infraction.
Unpaved parking: 50 dollar fine per occurrence. Unpermitted curb cut: 500 dollars plus restoration costs.
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